Typhoon ravages the Philippines

December 6, 2012 1:05 PM

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Residents cross a river at the flash flood-hit village of Andap, New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in southern Philippines Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. Typhoon Bopha, one of the strongest typhoons to hit the Philippines this year, barreled across the country's south on Tuesday, killing scores of people and forcing more than 50,000 to flee from inundated villages. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez) less

Residents cross a river at the flash flood-hit village of Andap, New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in southern Philippines Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. Typhoon Bopha, one of the strongest typhoons to hit the ... more

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A survivor of Tuesday's devastating typhoon is carried into a makeshift clinic after being rescued Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in the southern Philippines. The powerful typhoon that washed away emergency shelters, a military camp and possibly entire families in the southern Philippines has killed hundreds of people with nearly 400 missing, authorities said Thursday. less

A survivor of Tuesday's devastating typhoon is carried into a makeshift clinic after being rescued Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in the southern Philippines. The powerful ... more

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A flash flood survivor is driven to a hospital after being rescued Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in the southern Philippines. A powerful typhoon that washed away emergency shelters, a military camp and possibly entire families in the southern Philippines has killed hundreds of people with nearly 400 missing, authorities said Thursday. less

A flash flood survivor is driven to a hospital after being rescued Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in the southern Philippines. A powerful typhoon that washed away emergency ... more

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Relatives cross a river to bury their loved one, who died in a flash flood caused by Typhoon Bopha, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in the southern Philippines. The powerful typhoon that washed away emergency shelters, a military camp and possibly entire families in the southern Philippines has killed hundreds of people with nearly 400 missing, authorities said Thursday. less

Relatives cross a river to bury their loved one, who died in a flash flood caused by Typhoon Bopha, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in the southern Philippines. The powerful ... more

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Residents, impacted by Tuesday's typhoon, line up for relief supplies at an evacuation center Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in the southern Philippines. The powerful typhoon that washed away emergency shelters, a military camp and possibly entire families in the southern Philippines has killed hundreds of people with nearly 400 missing, authorities said Thursday. less

Residents, impacted by Tuesday's typhoon, line up for relief supplies at an evacuation center Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in the southern Philippines. The powerful typhoon ... more

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Residents, impacted by Tuesday's storm, line up for relief supplies at an evacuation center Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in the southern Philippines. The powerful typhoon that washed away emergency shelters, a military camp and possibly entire families in the southern Philippines has killed hundreds of people with nearly 400 missing, authorities said Thursday. less

Residents, impacted by Tuesday's storm, line up for relief supplies at an evacuation center Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in the southern Philippines. The powerful typhoon ... more

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Residents, impacted by Tuesday's storm, walk back to their homes after receiving relief supplies Thursday, Dec.6, 2012, in New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in the southern Philippines. The powerful typhoon that washed away emergency shelters, a military camp and possibly entire families in the southern Philippines has killed hundreds of people with nearly 400 missing, authorities said Thursday. less

Residents, impacted by Tuesday's storm, walk back to their homes after receiving relief supplies Thursday, Dec.6, 2012, in New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in the southern Philippines. The powerful ... more

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Residents cross a river with the body of a child after retrieving it from the flash flood-hit village of Andap, in New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in southern Philippines Wednesday Dec. 5, 2012, a day after the devastating Typhoon Bopha made landfall. Typhoon Bopha, one of the strongest typhoons to hit the Philippines this year, barreled across the country's south on Tuesday, killing scores of people while triggering landslides, flooding and cutting off power in two entire provinces. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez) less

Residents cross a river with the body of a child after retrieving it from the flash flood-hit village of Andap, in New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in southern Philippines Wednesday Dec. 5, 2012, a day ... more

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Rosalinda Pasko tearfully breaks the news to a relative of the death of her 2 of her family members at the flash flood-hit village of Andap, New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in southern Philippines Wednesday Dec. 5, 2012. Typhoon Bopha, one of the strongest typhoons to hit the Philippines this year, barreled across the country's south on Tuesday, killing scores of people while triggering landslides, flooding and cutting off power in two entire provinces. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez) less

Rosalinda Pasko tearfully breaks the news to a relative of the death of her 2 of her family members at the flash flood-hit village of Andap, New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in southern Philippines ... more

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A child stands near his family's damaged house Wednesday Dec. 5, 2012, a day after powerful Typhoon Bopha hit Montevista township Compostela Valley in southern Philippines. Typhoon Bopha, one of the strongest typhoons to hit the Philippines this year, barreled across the country's south on Tuesday, killing scores of people while triggering landslides, flooding and cutting off power in two entire provinces. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez) less

A child stands near his family's damaged house Wednesday Dec. 5, 2012, a day after powerful Typhoon Bopha hit Montevista township Compostela Valley in southern Philippines. Typhoon Bopha, one of the strongest ... more

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A resident hangs clothing amid fallen trees and debris a day after Typhoon Bopha made landfall in the village of Andap, New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in southern Philippines Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. Typhoon Bopha, one of the strongest typhoons to hit the Philippines this year, barreled across the country's south on Tuesday, killing scores of people while triggering landslides, flooding and cutting off power in two entire provinces. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez) less

A resident hangs clothing amid fallen trees and debris a day after Typhoon Bopha made landfall in the village of Andap, New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in southern Philippines Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. ... more

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Residents cross a river using suspended ropes at Andap, New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in southern Philippines Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, a day after Typhoon Bopha made landfall. Typhoon Bopha, one of the strongest typhoons to hit the Philippines this year, barreled across the country's south on Tuesday, killing scores of people while triggering landslides, flooding and cutting off power in two entire provinces. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez) less

Residents cross a river using suspended ropes at Andap, New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in southern Philippines Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, a day after Typhoon Bopha made landfall. Typhoon Bopha, one of the ... more

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Relatives grieve as they view bodies recovered from floods in New Bataan, Compostela Valley province, southern Philippines Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. The death toll from Typhoon Bhopa climbed to more than 100 people Wednesday, while scores of others remain missing in the worst-hit areas of the southern Philippines. (AP Photo/Karlos Manlupig) less

Relatives grieve as they view bodies recovered from floods in New Bataan, Compostela Valley province, southern Philippines Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. The death toll from Typhoon Bhopa climbed to more than 100 ... more

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A resident dries their clothes amidst their toppled house at the flash flood-hit village of Andap, New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in southern Philippines Wednesday Dec. 5, 2012. Typhoon Bopha, one of the strongest typhoons to hit the Philippines this year, barreled across the country's south on Tuesday, killing scores of people while triggering landslides, flooding and cutting off power in two entire provinces. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez) less

A resident dries their clothes amidst their toppled house at the flash flood-hit village of Andap, New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in southern Philippines Wednesday Dec. 5, 2012. Typhoon Bopha, one of ... more

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Children retrieve their books and other belongings from their damaged home Wednesday Dec. 5, 2012, a day after powerful Typhoon Bopha hit Montevista township, in the Compostela Valley in southern Philippines. Typhoon Bopha (local name Pablo), one of the strongest typhoons to hit the Philippines this year, barreled across the country's south on Tuesday, killing scores of people and forcing more than 50,000 to flee from inundated villages. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez) less

Children retrieve their books and other belongings from their damaged home Wednesday Dec. 5, 2012, a day after powerful Typhoon Bopha hit Montevista township, in the Compostela Valley in southern Philippines. ... more

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Residents walk to an evacuation center after retrieving their belongings at the flash flood-hit village of Andap, New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in southern Philippines, Wednesday Dec. 5, 2012. Typhoon Bopha, one of the strongest typhoons to hit the Philippines this year, barreled across the country's south on Tuesday, killing scores of people while triggering landslides, flooding and cutting off power in two entire provinces. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez) less

Residents walk to an evacuation center after retrieving their belongings at the flash flood-hit village of Andap, New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in southern Philippines, Wednesday Dec. 5, 2012. Typhoon ... more

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A boys stands inside their makeshift shelter in Monte Vista town, Compostela Valley province on December 6, 2012, two days after Typhoon Bopha hit the province. Nearly 200,000 people are homeless and more than 300 dead after the Philippines suffered its worst typhoon this year, authorities said on December 6, reaching out for international aid to cope with the scale of the disaster. AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBETED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images less

A boys stands inside their makeshift shelter in Monte Vista town, Compostela Valley province on December 6, 2012, two days after Typhoon Bopha hit the province. Nearly 200,000 people are homeless and more than ... more

This photo released by the Philippine Army's 10th Infantry Division shows an aerial view of houses damaged by flash floods caused by Typhoon Bopha in Compostela Valley province, in the southern Philippines on Thursday Dec. 6, 2012. The powerful typhoon that washed away emergency shelters, a military camp and possibly entire families in the southern Philippines has killed hundreds of people with nearly 400 missing, authorities said Thursday. (AP Photo/Philippine Army 10th Infantry Division) NO SALES less

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TOPSHOTS Lenlen Medrano and her child (on stretcher), survivors of Typhoon Bopha, prepare to be transported across a surging river on a zip line in the town of New Bataan, compostela province on December 6, 2012. Nearly 200,000 people are homeless and more than 300 dead after the Philippines suffered its worst typhoon this year, authorities said on December 6, reaching out for international aid to cope with the scale of the disaster. AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBETED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images less

TOPSHOTS Lenlen Medrano and her child (on stretcher), survivors of Typhoon Bopha, prepare to be transported across a surging river on a zip line in the town of New Bataan, compostela province on December 6, ... more

Lenlen Medrano and her child (on stretcher), survivors of Typhoon Bopha, are transported across a surging river on a zip line in the town of New Bataan, compostela province on December 6, 2012. Nearly 200,000 people are homeless and more than 300 dead after the Philippines suffered its worst typhoon this year, authorities said on December 6, reaching out for international aid to cope with the scale of the disaster. AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBETED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images less

Lenlen Medrano and her child (on stretcher), survivors of Typhoon Bopha, are transported across a surging river on a zip line in the town of New Bataan, compostela province on December 6, 2012. Nearly 200,000 ... more

A rescue worker carries the child of Lenlen Medrino across a surging river in the town of New Bataan, compostela province on December 6, 2012. Nearly 200,000 people are homeless and more than 300 dead after the Philippines suffered its worst typhoon this year, authorities said on December 6, reaching out for international aid to cope with the scale of the disaster. AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBETED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images less

A rescue worker carries the child of Lenlen Medrino across a surging river in the town of New Bataan, compostela province on December 6, 2012. Nearly 200,000 people are homeless and more than 300 dead after the ... more

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Lenlen Medrino (C) survivor of flash floods at the height of Typhoon Bopha, is helped by rescuers across a surging river in the town of New Bataan, compostela province on December 6, 2012. Nearly 200,000 people are homeless and more than 300 dead after the Philippines suffered its worst typhoon this year, authorities said on December 6, reaching out for international aid to cope with the scale of the disaster. AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBETED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images less

Lenlen Medrino (C) survivor of flash floods at the height of Typhoon Bopha, is helped by rescuers across a surging river in the town of New Bataan, compostela province on December 6, 2012. Nearly 200,000 people ... more

Philippine soldiers stand guard as residents queue up to receive food relief near the municipal hall in the town of New Bataan, compostela province on December 6, 2012. Nearly 200,000 people are homeless and more than 300 dead after the Philippines suffered its worst typhoon this year, authorities said on December 6, reaching out for international aid to cope with the scale of the disaster. AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBETED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images less

Philippine soldiers stand guard as residents queue up to receive food relief near the municipal hall in the town of New Bataan, compostela province on December 6, 2012. Nearly 200,000 people are homeless and ... more

Residents repair their damaged homes after Typhoon Bopha made landfall in Compostela Valley in southeastern Philippines Tuesday Dec. 4, 2012. Typhoon Bopha (local name Pablo), one of the strongest typhoons to hit the Philippines this year, barreled across the country's south on Tuesday, killing at least 40 people and forcing more than 50,000 to flee from inundated villages. (AP Photo/Karlos Manlupig) less

Residents repair their damaged homes after Typhoon Bopha made landfall in Compostela Valley in southeastern Philippines Tuesday Dec. 4, 2012. Typhoon Bopha (local name Pablo), one of the strongest typhoons to ... more

A boy waits in a temporary shelter after Typhoon Bopha made landfall in Compostela Valley in southeastern Philippines Tuesday Dec. 4, 2012. Typhoon Bopha (local name Pablo), one of the strongest typhoons to hit the Philippines this year, barreled across the country's south on Tuesday, killing at least 40 people and forcing more than 50,000 to flee from inundated villages. (AP Photo/Karlos Manlupig) less

A boy waits in a temporary shelter after Typhoon Bopha made landfall in Compostela Valley in southeastern Philippines Tuesday Dec. 4, 2012. Typhoon Bopha (local name Pablo), one of the strongest typhoons to hit ... more

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Residents walk back to their homes after Typhoon Bopha made landfall in Compostela Valley in southeastern Philippines Tuesday Dec. 4, 2012. Typhoon Bopha (local name Pablo), one of the strongest typhoons to hit the Philippines this year, barreled across the country's south on Tuesday, killing at least 40 people and forcing more than 50,000 to flee from inundated villages. (AP Photo/Karlos Manlupig) less

Residents walk back to their homes after Typhoon Bopha made landfall in Compostela Valley in southeastern Philippines Tuesday Dec. 4, 2012. Typhoon Bopha (local name Pablo), one of the strongest typhoons to ... more

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Residents prepare to assess their house which was damaged by Typhoon Bopha in Butuan city in southeastern Philippines Tuesday Dec. 4, 2012. A Philippine governor says at least 33 villagers and soldiers have drowned when torrents of water dumped by the powerful typhoon rushed down a mountain, engulfing the victims and bringing the death toll from the storm to about 40. (AP Photo/Erwin Mascarinas) less

Residents prepare to assess their house which was damaged by Typhoon Bopha in Butuan city in southeastern Philippines Tuesday Dec. 4, 2012. A Philippine governor says at least 33 villagers and soldiers have ... more

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TOPSHOTS Philippine soldiers aboard a military truck patrol as they look for survivors amidst ruins in New Bataan town, Compostela Valley province on December 5, 2012, a day after the powerful Typhoon Bopha hit the province. At least 274 people have been killed and hundreds remain missing in the Philippines from the deadliest typhoon to hit the country this year, the civil defence chief said December 5. AFP PHOTO/TED ALJIBETED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images less

TOPSHOTS Philippine soldiers aboard a military truck patrol as they look for survivors amidst ruins in New Bataan town, Compostela Valley province on December 5, 2012, a day after the powerful Typhoon Bopha ... more

TOPSHOTS A woman walks amongst debris next to her damaged house in the village of Andap, New Bataan town, Compostela Valley province on December 5, 2012, a day after Typhoon Bopha hit the province. At least 274 people have been killed and hundreds remain missing in the Philippines from the deadliest typhoon to hit the country this year, the civil defence chief said December 5. AFP PHOTO/TED ALJIBETED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images less

TOPSHOTS A woman walks amongst debris next to her damaged house in the village of Andap, New Bataan town, Compostela Valley province on December 5, 2012, a day after Typhoon Bopha hit the province. At least ... more

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TOPSHOTS A girl sits on top of boulders washed to the road by flash floods at the height Typhoon Bopha in the village of Andap, New Bataan town, Compostela Valley province on December 5, 2012, a day after the powerful Typhoon hit the province. At least 274 people have been killed and hundreds remain missing in the Philippines from the deadliest typhoon to hit the country this year, the civil defence chief said December 5. AFP PHOTO/TED ALJIBETED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images less

TOPSHOTS A girl sits on top of boulders washed to the road by flash floods at the height Typhoon Bopha in the village of Andap, New Bataan town, Compostela Valley province on December 5, 2012, a day after the ... more

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TOPSHOTS Children look at the a damaged road destroyed by flash floods at the height of Typhoon Bopha in the village of Andap, New Bataan town, Compostela Valley province on December 5, 2012. At least 274 people have been killed and hundreds remain missing in the Philippines from the deadliest typhoon to hit the country this year, the civil defence chief said December 5. AFP PHOTO/TED ALJIBETED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images less

TOPSHOTS Children look at the a damaged road destroyed by flash floods at the height of Typhoon Bopha in the village of Andap, New Bataan town, Compostela Valley province on December 5, 2012. At least 274 ... more

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In this photo released by the Tactical Operations Group 11 of the Philippine Air Force shows an aerial view of a swollen river due to torrential rains from Typhoon Bopha in New Bataan, Compostela Valley, southern Philippines on Wednesday Dec. 5, 2012. Typhoon Bopha, one of the strongest typhoons to hit the Philippines this year, barreled across the country's south on Tuesday, killing scores of people while triggering landslides, flooding and cutting off power in two entire provinces. less

In this photo released by the Tactical Operations Group 11 of the Philippine Air Force shows an aerial view of a swollen river due to torrential rains from Typhoon Bopha in New Bataan, Compostela Valley, ... more

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TOPSHOTS Residents cross a damaged road destroyed at the height of Typhoon Bopha in the village of Andap,New Bataan town, Compostela Valley province on December 5, 2012. At least 274 people have been killed and hundreds remain missing in the Philippines from the deadliest typhoon to hit the country this year, the civil defence chief said December 5. AFP PHOTO/TED ALJIBETED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images less

TOPSHOTS Residents cross a damaged road destroyed at the height of Typhoon Bopha in the village of Andap,New Bataan town, Compostela Valley province on December 5, 2012. At least 274 people have been killed ... more

TOPSHOTS Children walk in front of their flooded home in the aftermath of Typhoon Bopha in New Bataan, Compostela Valley in the southern Philippines on December 5, 2012. The death toll from a typhoon that ravaged the Philippines jumped to 238 on December 5 with hundreds missing, as rescuers battled to reach areas cut off by floods and mudslides, officials said. AFP PHOTO / Karlos ManlupigKARLOS MANLUPIG/AFP/Getty Images less

TOPSHOTS Children walk in front of their flooded home in the aftermath of Typhoon Bopha in New Bataan, Compostela Valley in the southern Philippines on December 5, 2012. The death toll from a typhoon that ... more

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TOPSHOTS Residents clean their sofa next to their damaged house in New Bataan town, Compostela Valley province on December 5, 2012, a day after Typhoon Bopha hit the province. At least 274 people have been killed and hundreds remain missing in the Philippines from the deadliest typhoon to hit the country this year, the civil defence chief said December 5. AFP PHOTO/TED ALJIBETED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images less

TOPSHOTS Residents clean their sofa next to their damaged house in New Bataan town, Compostela Valley province on December 5, 2012, a day after Typhoon Bopha hit the province. At least 274 people have been ... more

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Residents cross a river using suspended ropes at Andap, New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in southern Philippines Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, a day after Typhoon Bopha made landfall. Typhoon Bopha, one of the strongest typhoons to hit the Philippines this year, barreled across the country's south on Tuesday, killing scores of people while triggering landslides, flooding and cutting off power in two entire provinces. less

Residents cross a river using suspended ropes at Andap, New Bataan township, Compostela Valley in southern Philippines Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, a day after Typhoon Bopha made landfall. Typhoon Bopha, one of the ... more

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TOPSHOTS A woman carrying her child wades through a flooded road brought about by heavy rains due to Typhoon Bopha, as she evacuates to a safer place, in Pantukan town, Compostela Valley province, in southern island of Mindanao on December 4, 2012. Typhoon Bopha killed 43 people in one hard-hit Philippine town December 4, local television station ABS-CBN reported from the scene. AFP PHOTOSTR/AFP/Getty Images less

TOPSHOTS A woman carrying her child wades through a flooded road brought about by heavy rains due to Typhoon Bopha, as she evacuates to a safer place, in Pantukan town, Compostela Valley province, in southern ... more

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TOPSHOTS Residents brave heavy rains next to a tilted electric post after Typhoon Bophal hit the city of Tagum, Davao del Norter province, in southern island of Mindanao on December 4, 2012. Typhoon Bopha smashed into the southern Philippines early December 4, as more than 40,000 people crammed into shelters to escape the onslaught of the strongest cyclone to hit the country this year. AFP PHOTOSTR/AFP/Getty Images less

TOPSHOTS Residents brave heavy rains next to a tilted electric post after Typhoon Bophal hit the city of Tagum, Davao del Norter province, in southern island of Mindanao on December 4, 2012. Typhoon Bopha ... more

Philippine National Police clear a highway of toppled coconut trees after Typhoon Bopha made a landfall in Compostela Valley in southeastern Philippines Tuesday Dec. 4, 2012. A Philippine governor says at least 33 villagers and soldiers have drowned when torrents of water dumped by the powerful typhoon rushed down a mountain, engulfing the victims and bringing the death toll from the storm to about 40. less

Philippine National Police clear a highway of toppled coconut trees after Typhoon Bopha made a landfall in Compostela Valley in southeastern Philippines Tuesday Dec. 4, 2012. A Philippine governor says at least ... more

Banana trees destroyed by Typhoon Bopha are seen at a plantation in Compostela town, Compostela Valley province, in southern island of Mindanao on December 4, 2012. Typhoon Bopha killed 43 people in one hard-hit Philippine town December 4, local television station ABS-CBN reported from the scene. AFP PHOTO/Karlos ManlupigKARLOS MANLUPIG/AFP/Getty Images less

Banana trees destroyed by Typhoon Bopha are seen at a plantation in Compostela town, Compostela Valley province, in southern island of Mindanao on December 4, 2012. Typhoon Bopha killed 43 people in one ... more

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This NASA still image released December 4, 2012 of Super Typhoon Bopha was taken by Expedition 34 Commander Kevin Ford on December 2, 2012 from the International Space Station, as the storm bore down on the Philippines with winds of 130 miles per hour (210 kilometers). Parts of the orbital outpost are seen in the picture -- the Permanent Multipurpose Module on the left, and Mini-Research Module 1 on the right. Parts of the orbital outpost are seen in the picture -- the Permanent Multipurpose Module on the left, and Mini-Research Module 1 on the right. The typhoon slammed into the southern Philippines Tuesday, setting off a mudslide that killed 44 people, tearing up trees, causing floods and forcing thousands to flee their homes to emergency shelters. = RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT " AFP PHOTO / NASA/" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS =HO/AFP/Getty Images less

This NASA still image released December 4, 2012 of Super Typhoon Bopha was taken by Expedition 34 Commander Kevin Ford on December 2, 2012 from the International Space Station, as the storm bore down on the ... more

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This photo provided by NASA and made from the International Space Station on Dec. 2, 2012, shows Typhoon Bopha moving toward the Philippines. Typhoon Bopha slammed into the Davao region of the Philippines early Tuesday, Dec. 4, killing at least seven people and forcing more than 50,000 to flee from inundated villages. (AP Photo/NASA) less

This photo provided by NASA and made from the International Space Station on Dec. 2, 2012, shows Typhoon Bopha moving toward the Philippines. Typhoon Bopha slammed into the Davao region of the Philippines early ... more

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